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Old 06-22-2009, 10:42 PM
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whatsup guys. got a quick question for ya. i've got a 89 ef with a swapped b16A in ti and im looking at getting some new canshafts. now do i need to upgrade my valve train before doing so ie. valve springs, retainers etc. or is there cams that a can get that are still same on stock internals and will give decent gains. i do have a jackson racing supercharger that will be going in the car this winter. thoughts?

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Old 06-26-2009, 07:47 AM
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skunk2 tuner1's work well with boost and a stock bottom end. anything above a stage 1 its highly recommended to upgrade the springs/retainers
 
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Old 06-27-2009, 06:25 AM
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Do the stage 1s even make a difference at all though?
 
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Old 06-27-2009, 06:58 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't waste my time with stage 1's. From what I've heard, they're little more than stock regrinds (obviously slightly more aggressive, but only barely).

Stage 2's will bring in more power while maintaining good drivability.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 06:33 PM
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but with stage 2's i'll have to tear the head apart won't i?
 
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